The Survival Gap

In many families we work with, every earning hand matters. Children as young as ten are often expected to work — running errands, helping at home, or taking up small jobs — simply so the household can make ends meet.

When survival and schooling compete for a child's time, survival almost always wins. This is rarely a choice families make lightly; it's often the only option they see.

We address this gap directly through nutritional support, flexible class timings, and by working with parents to show how a few consistent years of education can change a family's long-term prospects far more than a child's daily wage today.